La Locanda con gli Occhi

La Locanda con gli Occhi is a restaurant in the centre of Aliano, the village of Carlo Levi, a few steps from the main square. The kitchen serves traditional Lucanian dishes, including homemade pasta and peperoni cruschi (crispy dried peppers).

The restaurant and its food

• Type: family-run restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere.
• Specialities: traditional Lucanian and Mediterranean dishes, homemade pasta (such as orecchiette and cavatelli), peperoni cruschi, grilled meats, lamb and traditional local starters.
• Options: à la carte menu or, on booking, a fixed tasting menu through the typical flavours of the village.

Opening hours

• Tuesday to Sunday: 12:30–15:00 and 19:30–22:00
• Closed on Mondays

Best to call ahead to book and to check that it is open, especially out of season.